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Individualizing standardized tests : physiotherapists' and occupational therapists' test practices in a geriatric setting
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)In assessing geriatric patients' functional status, health care professionals use a number of standardized tests. These tests have defined administration procedures that restrict communication and interaction with patients. ... -
Being old and living alone in urban areas. The meaning of self-care and health on the perception of life situation and identity
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: Living alone in urban areas when getting old is an important and necessary field for research as the growth of the urban population worldwide increases, and due to the fact that people live longer. How older ... -
Predictors of weight loss after an intensive lifestyle intervention program in obese patients: a 1-year prospective cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background Studies of lifestyle intervention programs in morbid obesity report large variations in weight loss outcomes. This is reported not only between but also within standardized programs. Such reports point to ... -
Administration of care to older patients in transition from hospital to home care services: Home nursing leaders' experiences
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: Older persons in transition between hospital and home care services are in a particularly vulnerable situation and risk unfortunate consequences caused by organizational inefficiency. The purpose of the study ... -
Participation in physical and social activities among home-dwelling persons with dementia – experiences of next of kin
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Introduction: To be next of kin to a home-dwelling person with dementia is known to be a heavy burden, especially early in the process. Studies have revealed a need for information and support during the disease process. ... -
Health related quality of life after gastric bypass or intensive lifestyle intervention : controlled clinical study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: There is little robust evidence relating to changes in health related quality of life (HRQL) in morbidly obese patients following a multidisciplinary non-surgical weight loss program or laparoscopic Roux-en-Y ... -
Nutritional self-care in two older Norwegian males - A case study
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Smertekartlegging og smertelindring hos pasienter med demens : utfordringer og dilemmaer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Aim: to explore nurses' experiences with pain assessment and pain relieving in patient with dementia. Background: research shows that patients with dementia are still suffering from unnecessary pain. The reason it may be ... -
Nutritional self-care in two older Norwegian males - A case study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: Knowledge about how to support nutritional self-care in the vulnerable elderly living in their own homes is an important area for health care professionals. The aim of this case study was to evaluate the effects ... -
Adolescents' and young adults' transition experiences when transferring from paediatric to adult care: A qualitative metasynthesis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Objectives: The objective of this study was to synthesize qualitative studies of how adolescents and young adults with chronic diseases experience the transition from paediatric to adult hospital care. Design: The review ... -
Work capacity and health-related quality of life among individuals with multiple sclerosis reduced by fatigue: A cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: Among individuals diagnosed with the chronic neurologic disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), a majority suffers from fatigue, which strongly influences their every-day-life. The aim of this study was to investigate ... -
Lived experiences of self-care among older physically active urban-living individuals
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: Promoting physical activity is a public health priority in most industrial countries, and physical function is an important factor when taking into consideration older people’s self-care and health. Despite the ... -
'Like a prison without bars' : dementia and experiences of dignity
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)The aim of this article is to investigate how life in Norwegian nursing homes may affect experiences of dignity among persons with dementia. The study had a qualitative design and used a phenomenological and hermeneutic ... -
Dignity in nursing homes - Eksistential needs and concerns of the residents from the perspective of their relatives
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Aims and objectives: The aim of this cross-country Scandinavian study was to explore how residents in nursing homes experience that their dignity is promoted and attended to. This is one part of the Scandinavian project ... -
Self-care telephone talks as a health-promotion intervention in urban home-living persons 75+ years of age : a randomized controlled study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a telephone-based self-care intervention among urban living individuals 75+ years of age by comparing self-reported perceived health, mental health, sense of ... -
Significant others’ experience of hospitalized patients’ transfer to home : a systematic review protocol
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Review question/objective: The objective of this review is to identify, appraise and synthesize the best available evidence exploring significant others’ experiences of the discharge/transfer of patients after hospitalization. ... -
Pelvic girdle pain affects the whole life—A qualitative interview study in Norway on women’s experiences with pelvic girdle pain after delivery
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background The aim of this study was to explore how pelvic girdle pain after delivery influences women’s daily life in Norway. Knowledge about living with post-partum pelvic girdle pain is lacking. Method A phenomenol ... -
Usability Evaluation of Electronic forms and Collaborative Assessment Report in an Inter-municipality Health Care team for Dementia Diagnose
(Linköping Electronic Conference Proceedings;102, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2014)Despite that paper-based medical procedures have historically been the most common way of registering and exchanging patient data; it does not avoid the potential risks of unauthenticated access; unregistered data loss; ...